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Celebrate Niue Language Week from 13 to 19 October 2024
This year’s theme, Leveki mo e Feaki e Vagahau Niue ma Anoiha – Protect and Nurture Vagahau Niue for the Future, signals the critical need to preserve Niue’s language as a cultural foundation for future generations.
Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone, Secretary for Pacific Peoples, emphasises the importance of language as a cultural anchor: "Language is at the heart of a community’s identity and its survival. Niue Language Week is an opportunity to honour and protect Vagahau Niue while ensuring it continues to thrive among younger generations."
The week takes on even more significance for the community as Niue celebrates 50 years of self-governance this year. Activities during the week look forward to the next 50 years and are designed to strengthen language use across generations – particularly as 83% of New Zealand’s Niuean population are New Zealand-born and face challenges maintaining their connection to language, with 12% of Niueans in New Zealand currently speaking Vagahau Niue.
"We invite all New Zealanders to engage with Vagahau Niue across the week. This is about more than just learning words – it’s about supporting a vibrant, living culture," says Gerardine.
Visit the Niue Language Week page and social media platforms for resources, including language guides, event details, and stories from the Niuean community, throughout the week.
Lynfield College Music Presents Jazz and Soul
Join us for an excellent evening of Jazz and Soul starting at 6.00 pm on Tuesday 22 October in the Lynfield College Hall. Featuring five combos, two bands and the LC Tutors Band to finish. Gold coin entry makes this an excellent nights entertainment - excellent value for money for the whole family.
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Festival Awards Evening 2024
We are looking forward to celebrating the Sports, Arts and Cultural achievements of our students at the Festival Awards Evening on Thursday 17 October in the Lynfield College Hall. The event will be live streamed. This year we are delighted to confirm that past Lynfield College student and 2024 Paris Olympian, Tyla King (Black Ferns) will be our guest speaker.